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When will Haj 2016 begin? Authorities in Saudi Arabia declare date of annual Mecca pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage begins on the eighth day of the Islamic month Dhu al-Hijjah.

Sep 3, 2016

Mother Teresa sainthood: Here are 5 other saints from the Catholic Church in India

India has had a long history of Christianity, and produced several saints.

Sep 3, 2016

Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov Dies

Uzbekistans leader President Karimov has reportedly died after suffering a stroke on Saturday (27 August). Three diplomatic sources told Reuters on Friday that the 78-year-old leader had died however the Uzbek government did not immediately confirm the reports. Karimov leaves no obvious successor.

Sep 3, 2016

'Impossibly handsome' policemen? Chinese police officers take Weibo by storm with their good looks [PHOTOS]

A page on Weibo has around nine photos of the "impossibly handsome" police officers with more than 10 million clicks.

Sep 3, 2016

Teachers' Day 2016: 20 inspirational quotes that show the importance of teaching profession

Teachers' day is celebrated in India on Sept. 5.

Sep 3, 2016

CBI raids former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda's home; Robert Vadra next?

The raid comes just days after the Justice Dhingra panel submitted its report in the land grab case.

Sep 3, 2016

PM Modi in Hanoi: India and Vietnam sign 12 important treaties

Vietnam also got a $500-million defence Line of Credit from India.

Sep 3, 2016

In Pictures: 14 dead after bomb rips through night market in Philippines

Philippino President Rodrigo Duterte declared a state of lawlessness in the entire country.

Sep 3, 2016

Blast in Philippines kills 14, President Duterte calls it act of terrorism

The explosion took place around 10 p.m. local time on Friday at the Roxas night market near Ateneo de Davao University.

Sep 3, 2016

Morning Brief: Eid-al-Adha date declared, Bharat Bandh partially successful, Amitabh-Aishwarya row and more

Morning Brief IBTimes India: Eid-al-Adha date declared, Bharat Bandh, Amitabh-Aishwarya row & much more. Here are the top stories to get your day started.

Sep 3, 2016

Philippines: 14 killed in Davao City bomb attack

Video shared by an eyewitness shows chaotic scenes in the aftermath of an explosion at a busy night market in Davao City which left at least 14 people dead and many more injured on Friday 2 September.

Sep 3, 2016

When is Eid al-Adha 2016? Saudi Arabia declares the date of festival of sacrifice

Eid al-Adha or the festival of sacrifice is celebrated on the 10th day of the Islamic month Dhu al-Hijjah.

Sep 2, 2016

Bharat bandh partially successful with stray incidents of violence in Left bastions

The strike called by trade unions across the country passed off mostly peacefully, with normal life affected at a few places.

Sep 2, 2016

IBTimes UK tries out electro muscle stimulation exercising at Exerceo

IBTimes reporter James Tennent went to try out electro muscle stimulation (EMS) at Excerceos training centre in Londons Toynbee Street, to see whether its really as hard as its made out to be.

Sep 2, 2016

New research details how Isis is using Twitter to spread its influence

During the study, it was found that Isis supporters routinely outtweeted opponents producing 50 percent more tweets per day.

Sep 2, 2016